Research Scientist | Protein Biophysics and Molecular Biology

About Us

Velocity Bio is on a mission to develop cutting-edge, high-throughput assays to discover small-molecule drugs targeting under-drugged human enzymes. We are a pre-seed, VC-funded startup spun out of Stanford University, aiming to harness the power of allostery with our innovative microfluidic platforms.

Your Impact

Velocity Bio is searching for an exceptional scientist with the highest levels of motivation to join us as a Research Scientist, offering significant growth opportunities. You will work closely with the founding team to develop novel high-throughput, quantitative biochemical assays using our state-of-the-art microfluidic platform. This interdisciplinary role involves extensive wet-bench biochemistry, in vitro microfluidic assays, and a range of protein biophysical measurements involving small molecule interactions.

Your Responsibilities

• Leverage our microfluidic platform to perform high-throughput biophysical measurements

• Plan, perform, and analyze in vitro protein assays

• Develop new high-throughput quantitative biochemical assays

• Perform a variety of common molecular biology techniques (cloning, DNA isolation, etc.)

• Work closely with the founding team to develop corporate roadmaps

What we're looking for

Required Qualifications

• PhD in life science (e.g., Biophysics, Biochemistry, Structural Biology)

• Exceptional proficiency with protein biophysical characterization

• Expertise in recombinant protein expression and purification

• Expertise in basic molecular biology, including construct design and cloning

• Expertise with common biophysical assays for proteins and small molecules including SPR and FP

• Exceptional organization and diligence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mammalian protein expression systems

• Experience with enzyme activity assays

• Programming experience in Python

• Highly organized, excellent attention to detail, self-directed learner

• Life science industry experience

This position might be a good fit if you…

• Are passionate about working on problems with huge potential to improve human health

• Enjoy designing and performing complex biophysical experiments

• Are an independent learner and want to master new skills

• Want to join a fast-paced, collaborative environment in the heart of the Bay Area

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Leadership growth opportunities

Application Process

• After filling out our application form, our interview process includes:

• An initial Zoom call

• A technical Zoom interview

• An onsite interview with the team